Deputy Security Controller

NUVIA; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Generous Holiday Allowance

Personal Development Support

Long Service & Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading security firm in Glasgow is seeking a Deputy Security Controller to support various security operations. This role involves assisting in the delivery of security standards, compliance checks, and managing secure facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in a related environment, possess strong communication skills, and existing SC clearance or eligibility. Benefits include a private medical scheme, employee share scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a defence, government, nuclear or security environment.
• Existing SC clearance or eligibility for UK SC.
• Proactive and organized with multiple security activities.
• Strong communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support Security Controller in security management system.
• Assist with personnel security and vetting coordination.
• Help manage secure facilities and protectively marked assets.
• Assist with security incident response and investigations.
• Deliver security awareness training to staff.
• Contribute to security audits and compliance checks.
• Collaborate with internal teams, project managers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide basic IT-related security support alongside technical teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Understanding of MOD/security frameworks

Organized approach

Technical awareness

Job description

NUVIA is seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Deputy Security Controller to support security operations within our Glasgow office. This role is ideal for someone with emerging security experience looking to strengthen their career within the nuclear and defence sectors, working alongside experienced security and project teams.

About the Role

As the Deputy Security Controller, you will assist in delivering robust security standards across personnel, physical, and asset security. You’ll support compliance with MOD and government requirements, contribute to security risk management, and help ensure the safe and secure operation of NUVIA’s projects.

You’ll also play a key part in promoting a strong security culture across staff, visitors, and subcontractors - an essential element of NUVIA’s commitment to safety and integrity.

Reporting to

Head of Security

What you’ll be responsible for

• Supporting the Security Controller in implementing and maintaining NUVIA’s Security Management System.
• Assisting with personnel security, vetting coordination, and handling of sensitive information for Glasgow and Defence contract linked activities.
• Helping manage secure facilities and protectively marked assets, including storage, movement, auditing, and disposal.
• Supporting security incident response, investigations, and root‑cause actions.
• Delivering or assisting with security awareness training to staff and the supply chain.
• Contributing to security audits, compliance checks, and MOD/government assurance processes.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams, project managers, subcontractors, and external security stakeholders.
• Providing basic IT‑related security support (e.g., asset tracking, secure handling requirements, supply chain vulnerabilities, pen tests/IT Health Checks) alongside NUVIA’s technical teams.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in a defence, government, nuclear, or security‑focused environment.
• Understanding of MOD or government security frameworks (GovS 007, JSPs).
• High attention to detail and the ability to handle classified information with discretion.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with personnel at all levels.
• A technically aware mindset and willingness to learn about digitally complex projects.
• A proactive, organised approach to managing multiple security activities.

Requirements

Existing SC clearance or eligibility for UK SC with no nationality restrictions

Why Nuvia

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Employee Staff Benefits

• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition AwardsFree Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.